Many a traveler and resident would love to own a home like this art-filled B&B at the base of Waikiki's famous Diamond Head crater, one of the city's most exclusive neighborhoods. Each of the three guest rooms feature koa-wood furnishings and private bath, and they open to a lanai and a big backyard filled with the sounds of birds and rustling trees. For a bit more privacy, book the ground-floor suite, which offers a separate living room and a bedroom with a queen bed. If you want to experience a bit of Hawaiian history, request the room that includes the extra-large hand-carved koa bed that once belonged to a Hawaiian princess. The closest beach is the intimate Sans Souci near the Natatorium; it's hard to imagine that busy Waikiki is a short stroll from the house. Reservations should be made three to four months in advance.
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